Thanks and Giving

We were sorry we couldn't make it on Sunday to do the 2nd round of Thanksgiving to be with the Nguyens but we had a great time on Thursday.Yay the Christmas box, time to put up the advent calendar.Crew of course was a big help.Putting the star on top of the tree so classic.The boys playing with the toys that Linda and Steve got Crew for his Birthday, so much fun.I love this picture Crew kneels to play with so many things and it is so cute I am glad I have this picture of him kneeling.Reading his cute baby mickey card.We had Mom's turkey soup and I made a potato cheese soup that we had in those enormous soup bowls. Thanks again for everyones help it was so nice to celebrate Crew's Birthday.I saw this cute cake on Pinterest that looked like a pumpkin and this was my attempt (nailed it) Anyway it tasted fine and that is all that really matters right? We also had cute little cupcake sized bundt cakes for the kids.Such beauties, we missed you Lindsey! And all your awesome picture taking skills.Getting ready to open presents all the kids are so excited.Cute Laina made Crew a card it was darling and Halle picked out this cute elephant for Crew, and I absolutely love his tongue poking out while he tries to open it.Oh Laina how I love you and your faces too cute! Connor thinks this is his toy, but Crew doesn't mind, for now.Here is his little Birthday Cake I love that he is reaching out for it what a little cutie pie.Pumpkin cake and Cream Cheese frosting he had it gone in a few seconds and wanted more, my good little eater.The Happy Birthday sign and decor. And these are the party favors that I totally forgot to pass out and I am still going to get them to you little guys I am so sorry I have Mom brain.We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Kevin's parents came in to town and we got to spend several days with them. It was really nice the boys truly enjoy spending time with them and we do as well. We went to my parents house for Thanksgiving dinner and it was amazing as usual. Unfortunately the boys both got sick and Connor was up coughing/puking all night long. So we were going to celebrate Crew's birthday the next day but we decided we didn't want anyone getting sick so we postponed and put up our Christmas decorations instead. It has always been my favorite thing since I was a little kid when my Mom would start decorating the house for Christmas and the very best was decorating the tree so I still get excited to do those things and I hope my boys will enjoy it as much as I do. Anyway so then the next Saturday we finally got to celebrate Crew's Birthday. I can't believe it has already been a year since that little angel was born and I am so grateful for his sweet smiley spirit in our home. His smile is infectious and I am so glad to have him a part of our family.

Things that go bump in the night....

Ah trying to take pictures of little kids so fun!Connor was Scooby Doo and Crew was a little monkey!Trick or Treating at the neighbors house so much fun!carving pumpkins, Connor is saying Cheese but not looking at me oh well.Connor was hugging his big pumpkin from Grandma and Grandpa's garden.Daddy cutting the tops off.Here are just some random pictures of the boys that I have been meaning to post so here they areThey were watching mickey mouse on the computer and Crew was resting his head and it was darling so I took a picture.This is from when Connor tried his costume on to make sure it fit. Crew fell asleep after "eating" an Oreo it was super cute.

What a great Halloween we had this year. Connor is finally at the age where trick or treating means something to him. We started the celebrations at our ward party where we had a Chili cook off and costume competition. I made my Grandma's chili and it turned out pretty good and it totally reminded me of the Ward Halloween parties I had as a child. Then we did some trunk or treating which was super fun to see Connor saying trick or treat and holding out his little pumpkin candy bucket thing and then politely saying thank you. It was adorable! That was all on Saturday then we went to my Mom's on Sunday to celebrate Lacey and Kevin's birthday and that was a blast and the "Cafe Rio" salad's were amazing. Then Monday night we carved our pumpkins and Connor loved that and was really excited about putting them on the porch and we got the boys in their costumes and went trick or treating around our block it was pretty fun and Connor was loving all the free candy. I think his favorite part was when people came to our house and he got to give them candy. He was standing by the door all night saying "their coming." All in all it was a great Halloween and we can't wait for next year when both boys with have a lot more fun!

Cabin in Autumn

We were lucky enough to head to my parent's cabin for the conference weekend and it is one of my favorite times of the year. There is nothing more nourishing to my soul than spending time in the mountains. It is especially spectacular in the fall when all the Aspen trees are bright yellow. Even though the boys "slept" terribly I still had a wonderful time and finally got to do some much needed scrapbooking. I love my parents and I am so grateful they are willing to share their cabin with a house full of crying babies. I forgot my camera so I don't have any pictures. We were also lucky enough to see the two Moose that live around there and a Doe and her Fawn twice nibbling the grass.

Trip to Star Idaho

We enjoyed fresh picked raspberries every morning.

"Only pick the purple ones!"

The boys enjoying a little swing.Who loves their Daddy?Connor first experience in a "big" pool it was a lot of fun even if his lips went blue after a few minutes.He was a little nervous but luckily his Daddy "braved" the cold water.Crew was ready to get in too, but I didn't bring him any swim clothes so he just dipped his toes in.They loves looking out the windows and unfortunately Connor was tall enough to reach the dead bolt so he kept escaping out the doors.Great picture Grandma! Why doesn't he hold still like this for me?Crew too cute and a slobbery mess but the next week his tooth cut through so that is why all the drool.Father and sons enjoying a little football in 3D.Mmm Watermelon.Connor was following Sienna around and they became fast friends.How cute is this picture?

Eating some ice cream....Or mostly getting it allover.Playing on a super fun playground that was luckily shaded so it wasn't too hot.And lots of fun running through the sprinklers and finally getting the nerve to pick up the hose and chasing people with it.

We were really lucky this summer to be able to take a fun vacation to visit our family in Star. It was great because we hadn't seen Kevin's brother and his family since before Connor was a year old so that was really nice to spend some time with them. We did a lot of things and took tons of pictures the boys had a great time and I know Connor is ready to go back and help Grandpa with any yard work, and picking things from the garden.

Summer Wrap up

All I can say is precious.

Connor going down the bouncy house slide at Kevin's work party.

They played for a long time riding on the back of the dinosaur.

Connor loved, loved, loved riding on the carousel

Don't you love how cute they are I love that they are all smiling it is so cute.

Connor's new favorite thing to do at the Zoo, ride the carousel.

What a cute picture I love these guys!

One of Connor's favorite activities at the Zoo riding the train. Crew was not so happy.

Connor and Halle on the other side.

Crew and Miller on one side of the teeter totter at the Zoo.

Connor loves the Cabin.

While my Dad and I split all those logs and stacked them Connor helped by putting all the bark and wood chips in the tractor. It was so cute and he almost filled it as you can see.

Connor got his first Bee sting, if you can see from this picture his thumb and pointer finger are pretty swollen. But he has a smile on his face, what a good boy.Here are a bunch of pictures from what we have been doing this summer. Now I still have a ton of pictures from our trip to Boise so more to come later. I hope this will help you little sister see how cute my babies are getting and I am excited Dad said you guys were coming here for Christmas, I can't wait to see you. Also I know you are worried about who you are going to stay with so if you want you can stay on our futon. I love you Linds.